Resetting Windows XP Machine Login Password – A Step-by-Step Guide
Resetting Windows XP Machine Login Password – A Step-by-Step Guide
Forgetting your Windows XP machine login password can be frustrating, but fear not, as there are ways to reset it without losing your data. Follow these steps:
- Boot your Windows XP machine from the installation CD
- Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console
- Choose the Windows installation to repair
- Enter the Administrator password, or if there isn't one, just press 'Enter'
- Type 'cd system32' and press 'Enter'
- Next, type 'ren utilman.exe utilman.exe.bak' then 'copy cmd.exe utilman.exe'
- Remove the installation CD and restart your computer
- Once on the login screen, click on the 'Accessibility Options' icon
- This opens a command prompt where you can change the password by typing 'net user [username] [newpassword]'
- Restart your computer and log in with the new password
By following these steps, you can regain access to your Windows XP machine without any data loss.
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